In a shorter episode this week, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt – which included a campaign win on Child Benefit, and cuts to National Insurance.

And there’s a surprise guest in the Martin’s Mastermind chair.

1’22 – National Insurance Cut

On this week’s podcast Martin reacts to last week’s announcement that the energy price cap is going down, listeners TELL US about their financial lightbulb moments, and Martin also gives an update on what you need to do next if you’ve recently sent off a letter to reclaim car finance. Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Gethin Jones attempts Mastermind for the first time.

This week on the podcast Martin shares his thoughts on whether you should fix or switch energy providers given a potential price cut may be on the horizon. He also talks about his recent nightmare railway journey experience and we hear from the listeners about when they’ve asked for a pay rise at work. Plus Martin’s weekly money saving tips.

This week on the podcast Martin talks about how you can find out if you’ve been paying too much in Council Tax and how you could get a discount. We also hear from landlords who ‘Tell Us’ what tenants should do to get the best deal. And, as always, Martin shares his latest Money Saving Tips.

This week on the podcast - Martin shares his tips on how to reduce your mobile and broadband bills. Listeners who have worked in sales ‘Tell Us’ what steps to take to get the best deal as a consumer. And Martin shares what he told the Chancellor, in their meeting at Number 11 a couple of weeks ago.

01’50 Tax self-assessment deadline

This week on the podcast, Martin breaks down the December inflation rise, and maps out how to potentially claim back motor finance. He also shares his advice on how to claim a bereavement payout if your partner died after 2001. Fans of the pod also ‘Tell Us’ their best UK haggling stories.

01’44 Inflation

This week on the podcast, Martin tells Nihal about his visit to No. 11 Downing Street and his conversation with the Chancellor. He has a masterclass in how to cut your credit card debt, and you ‘Tell Us’ some of your financial tips and tricks from 2023.

This is The Martin Lewis Podcast festive special, a compilation of some of the best Money Masterminds of the year. Regular listeners will know Martin quizzes 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake on his financial knowhow each week, so we’ve compiled some of the best for you lucky lucky podcast listeners to enjoy!

On this week’s episode, Martin gives listeners his advice on how to spot a scam and hears the terrible experience of ‘Lisa’, who was scammed by criminals using Martin’s name. Martin also has some energy saving deals to share, and answers more of your questions on personal finance.

Martin hears about how to get the best service from call centres from those who’ve worked in them. He also talks about the importance of setting up a will and power of attorney, and finally finds out if Nihal has done his.